DUI/DWI offenders in Monroe City are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for such criminal offenses can occasionally be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for new offenders, the court finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Monroe City that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.